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We've said it before, but once more for those in the back....Mid-century modern architecture doesn't have to be expensive! Sure, there are some amazing MCM homes that cost well over a million dollars, but there are plenty of less expensive options across the country. This week, all of the houses in the roundup are listed below $315,000. Check them out! William Kessler Design in Lansing, MI - 1,720 sqft ($269,900) Iconic folded plate design by William Kessler and purportedly one of only two ever built based on Kessler's own home in Grosse Point. Enjoy two full walls of glass, one overlooking the Grand River and one looking into a walled courtyard. Great 1963 design, great price. Check out the

Some truly great homes for sale in this week's mid-century modern real estate roundup. To start, there's a sleek modern home in Texas that is listed as a teardown - if you know anyone in the Lone Star State in need of a fantastic MCM property, let them know about this amazing 1971 home! We're also featuring a Norman Carver here in Kalamazoo and fantastic design elsewhere in Michigan, Oklahoma and Maryland. Sleek Modern Listed as a Teardown in Houston, TX - 1,634 sqft. ($725,000) In imminent danger of being destroyed and replaced by some gaudy McMansion is this understated mid-century modern home built in 1971. Excellent details, simple lines and great materials. Looks all original. Please sh

Every home featured in this week's real estate roundup is architect-designed, and some of the homes were also lived in by the architects themselves. As you can imagine, these are truly spectacular properties - and some have the price to match. You'll find spectacular mid-century modern homes in California, Florida, Oregon, Missouri and New York. Hidden Treasure in Granite Bay, CA - 2,263 sqft. ($600,000) This is a true gem designed by Whitney Smith and Wayne Williams in 1960. The mid-century modern home lies deep in the woods and traverses the creeks of Hidden Valley. Love everything about this one from the space and materials to the details and the great relaxing feeling the photos evoke. C

Light is a central theme this week with several of our picks having double height spaces and skylights. Double height spaces work great with narrow rooms as the light draws your eye up and out. Skylights allow you to have a very private room yet not feel like you're in a prison cell! Check out our favorite light-filled mid-century modern homes for sale this week all across the United States. 1962 Modern in Urbana, IL - 1,850 sqft. ($250,000) Plenty of great design for your money here with a very modern floor plan and original details. Double height spaces, cozier nooks and cohesive feel throughout. Looks like a great deal at 250k. Check out more photos and the full listing here. FLW Apprenti